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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grimace | a sad , disappointed look, a frown |
| Wince | to cringe or wince in pain |
| Tenacious | determined, relentless, go getting |
| Exuberant | thrilled , excited |
| somber | serious, sad |
| fallible | capable of making mistakes |
| Belligerent | ready to fight, confrontational, aggressive, angry |
| Intricate | detailed, particular, involved |
| Luminous | bright, filled with light |
| apathetic | not caring |
| condescend | to look down upon someone |
| empathy | caring and feeling |
| banish | to dismiss or send out |
| grieve | to mourn over loss |
| ponder | to think about |
| profound | deep thoughtful |
| indignant | angry |
| dilemma | a serious problem |
| decorum | a polite manner |
| contempt | hatred, disgust |
| rivulet | a tiny little trickly stream |
| hospitable | a welcoming manner |
| console | to soothe |
| ominous | a dark foreshadowing |
| Faltering | to move unsteadily, stumble, stagger |
| Pallid | pale or lacking color |
| Spasm | sudden movement of muscles |
| Cumbersome | bulky or heavy |
| Disfigurement | misshapen, deformed, in appearance |
| Semblance | appearance, likeness |
| penchant | a strong desire or wish to accomplish something |
| Pilgrimage | a spiritual journey, a lengthy journey |
| Convulsions | small seizures, mini violent motions |
| Enamored | deeply in love with, infatuated |
| Raucous | out of control, mischievous, chaos, out of control situation |
| Minutiae | tiny little details of life… trivial details magazine, insignificant details |
| Dignitaries | important people, people with dignity |
| Prowess | courage and skill(emphasis on skill) |
| Errant | ----off topic ----out of time |
| Tranquil | peaceful |
| Junket | a quick trip , like an errand |
| Gallantry | a member of the elite, special people, like royalty |
| Adulation | praise |
| Retribution | payback or punishment |